Mali: jnim attack near Bamako exposes deepening security crisis

Is Bamako truly secure? This question, once unthinkable, now presses with alarming urgency. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the rural commune of Siby, located a mere thirty kilometers from the…

Togo’s president discusses investment opportunities with Afreximbank head

In a significant move to bolster economic ties, Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé welcomed Dr. George Elombi, Chairman of the Board of Afreximbank, for a strategic meeting in Lomé. The discussions…

Tabaski in Senegal the economic burden of the eid al-adha sheep

Tabaski in Senegal: the economic burden of the Eid al-Adha sheep For millions of Senegalese, the annual Eid al-Adha celebration has become a financial nightmare. What was once a religious…

Kémi Séba faces mounting legal pressure as extradition to Bénin looms

Legal proceedings involving panafricanist activist Kémi Séba and his son have reached a critical juncture. As key deadlines approach in the courtroom, the defense’s arguments are struggling to sway the…

Ousmane Sonko’s pivotal speech amid Senegal’s electoral reforms debate

This Friday, Ousmane Sonko will address the National Assembly in a politically charged environment, following the recent electoral code amendments. The session promises to be highly animated, with opposition voices…

Chad’s economic transition faces structural hurdles amid global support

Chad’s economic transition is now under intense scrutiny as the government promotes its « Tchad Connexion 2030 » initiative, a bold plan aiming to steer the country toward sustainable growth…

Niger takes control of arlit uranium, ending orano’s long tenure

Niger has officially established the Timersoï Uranium Mining Company (TSUMCO), a new national entity poised to assume control of uranium exploitation within the strategic Arlit deposits located in the country’s…

Senegal’s 2025 UEMOA reform setbacks: understanding the decline

Senegal’s 2025 UEMOA reform setbacks: understanding the decline While the common market shows a slight improvement, this report delves into the underlying factors contributing to Senegal’s regression in 2025 and…

Tottenham’s survival clash against everton deemed more vital than trophies

Tottenham Hotspur’s manager, Roberto De Zerbi, has labeled Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Everton as a battle for survival, stating it holds greater significance than any silverware. The declaration came…

Senegal sets sights on african space leadership with inaugural space week

Dakar kicks off Senegal Space Week with bold vision for african space leadership The inaugural Senegal Space Week launched in Dakar with a clear mission: to position the country as…

Us embassy urges americans in Bamako to exercise extreme caution amid heightened security measures

The United States Embassy in Mali has issued a stern advisory for American citizens in Bamako, urging them to exercise extreme caution and anticipate potential disruptions in their travel plans.…

Senegal aims to boost maritime sovereignty and fisheries research with ITAF Dème vessel rehabilitation

Senegal is poised to reinvigorate its commitment to fisheries and oceanographic research through the impending rehabilitation of the research vessel ITAF Dème. This strategic move was recently highlighted in a…